An Orbital Venous Varix Presenting As A Strain-Induced Lower Eyelid Mass

Orbital varix is uncommon disease entity, accounting for less than 1% of orbital tumor. Authors report a case of tumor mimicking lower eyelid varix of inferior palpebral vein induced by forced closure of the patient's eyelids. A 21-year-old female visited our institution with a complaint of eyelid mass that only appeared on frowning. A 0.5 x 1.0 cm(2) sized soft, nontender and nonpulsating mass was observed at her left lower eyelid when she frowned. Preoperative ultrasound imaging revealed a hypoechoic cystic lesion above orbicularis oculi muscle. A surgical resection through transconjunctival approach was performed. Congestion of perforating inferior palpebral vein caused by contraction of orbicularis oculi muscle was observed intraoperatively. Histopathology has confirmed dilated venous structures. The symptom was immediately resolved after surgery. No sign of recurrence was detected after two years of follow-up.